Ranking the SEC Party Schools from best to worst

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Ranking the SEC Party Schools from best to worst
There are a lot of great "Party Schools" in the SEC. In fact, according to a comprehensive party school ranking by Niche, 12 of the 16 schools in the conference receive an "A+" grade in the party school category. All 12 land in the top 66 party schools in the nation.
Niche used a number of factors in its ranking methodology. Among the factors are student surveys, access to bars and restaurants, athletics and greek life.
A lot of the student surveys include good parties around football games and tailgates. You also have a couple cities on the list that have great bar scenes on their own like Austin and Nashville.
There are a lot of built in parties mentioned around the conference, like Roundup at Texas, Mardi Gras at LSU, Row Week at Arkansas and so on. And of course, Florida and Georgia co-host the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail party.
Here is full ranking of Best Party Schools in the SEC according to Niche.com:
1. University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL (Party School Rank: No. 4)
Party Rankings: Alabama ranks high in parties almost every night of the week, football parties and tailgates and Wednesday through Sunday options. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Galletes, Houndstooth, and Innisfree
2. University of Georgia - Tuscaloosa, AL (Party School Rank: No. 6)
Party Rankings: Georgia ranks high in parties almost every night of the week, the Florida-Georgia game and Wednesday through Sunday options. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Flanagan's Bar, The Roadhouse, 1785 Bar & Grill, Bar South, Boar's Head Lounge
3. University of Mississippi - Oxford, MS (Party School Rank: No. 13)
Party Rankings: Ole Miss ranks high in parties almost every night of the week, the Grove and greek parties. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: The Library, The Blind Pig Pub, Round Table On The Square, Rafters Bar And Grill, City Grocery, The Growler
4. University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK (Party School Rank: No. 25)
Party Rankings: OU ranks high in game day parties, Wednesday through Sunday options and greek parties. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Logie's On The Corner, Library Bar & Grill, Louie's On The Corner, The Winston, O'Connell's Irish Pub and Grille
5. University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC (Party School Rank: No. 27)
Party Rankings: South Carolina ranks high in parties almost every night of the week, football parties and tailgates and Wednesday through Sunday options. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Group Therapy, Bird Dog, 5 Points Saloon, Tin Roof , Jake's Bar & Gril, Breakers Bar and Grill , The Grand
6. University of Texas - Austin, TX (Party School Rank: No. 30)
Party Rankings: Texas ranks high in parties almost every night of the week, Wednesday through Sunday options and roundup. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: 6th Street, Buck Wild, Crown and Anchor Pub, Dirty Bill's, Hole in the Wall, The Library Bar
7. Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN (Party School Rank: No. 31)
Party Rankings: Vandy ranks high in Wednesday through Sunday options, Rites of Spring and football tailgates. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: The Local, The Patterson House, Corner Bar At Elliston Place, Old Glory, Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern
8. University of Florida - Gainesville, FL (Party School Rank: No. 41)
Party Rankings: Florida ranks high in Wednesday through Sunday options, football tailgates and greek parties. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Balls, Salty Dog Saloon, University Club, Fat Daddy's, Arcade Bar, The Swamp Restaurant
9. LSU - Baton Rouge, LA (Party School Rank: No. 51)
Party Rankings: LSU ranks high in tailgating, Wednesday-Sunday options and Mardi Gras. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Fred's in Tigerland, The Bulldog, Bogie's Bar, The House In Tigerland, Mike's In Tigerland.
10. University of Missouri - Columbia, MO (Party School Rank: No. 54)
Party Rankings: Mizzou ranks high in Homecoming, Wednesday-Sunday options and parties. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Son of a Gun, Willie's, Harpo's, The Shot Bar, Nash Vegas, My House Nightclub & Sports Bar, The Roof, Campus Bar & Grill.
11. University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR (Party School Rank: No. 57)
Party Rankings: Arkansas ranks high in Row Week, Wednesday-Sunday options and weekly parties. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Sideways, Yeehawg, The Amendment , The Piano Bar, Maxine's Tap Room, Hugo's, Vault
12. University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN (Party School Rank: No. 66)
Party Rankings: Tennessee ranks high in football parties, Wednesday-Sunday options and greek parties. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Cotton Eyed Joe, Back Door Tavern , Cool Beans Bar and Grill, Half Barrel, Scruffy City Hall
13. University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY (Party School Rank: No. 81)
Party Rankings: Kentucky ranks high in March Madness on State Street, Wednesday-Sunday options and greek parties. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Wild Cat Saloon, Ole Hookers, Bluegrass Tavern, The Burl, Stagger Inn, Tin Roof
14. Auburn University - Auburn, AL (Party School Rank: No. 91)
Party Rankings: Auburn ranks high in football parties, Wednesday-Sunday options and Rodeo. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Southeastern, 17-16, SkyBar Cafe, The Avondale Bar & Tap Room, The Hound, Fat Daddy's Social Club
15. Texas A&M University - College Station, TX (Party School Rank: No. 119)
Party Rankings: A&M ranks high in football parties, Chili Fest and greek parties. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Dixie Chicken, Duddley's Draw, O'Bannon's Tap House, The Backyard, The Dry Bean Saloon
16. Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS (Party School Rank: No. 195)
Party Rankings: MSU ranks high in Super Bulldawg Weekend, Bulldog Bash and greek parties. More on Campus Life
Hot Spots: Fountain Bar, Dave's Dark Horse Tavern, The Guest Room, Lucky Tap, Hobie's On Main
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